Homer Pelicans Will Travel To Lakeside (Sibley) Friday - The Homer Pelicans will travel to Lakeside (formerly Sibley High School) Friday, November 3. Kickoff 7:00 PM.   Homer High Basketball Scrimmage Today At 5 PM - Homer High School will host a basketball scrimmage today, Thursday, November 2, beginning with the Homer Girls vs. Arcadia Girls at 5 PM, followed immediately by the Homer Boys vs. Arcadia Boys. Admission is only $1 and the concession will be open.   Claiborne Academy Auction To Be Held November 11 - Claiborne Academy will hold their annual auction Saturday, November 11, beginning at 5 PM with a gumbo supper, registration, and early viewing of the items Bidding will start at 6 PM.   Haynesville Tors Will Travel To Plain Dealing Friday - The Haynesville Golden Tornado will travel to Plain Dealing Friday, November 3. Kickoff at 7:00 PM.   Clean City Committee Asks For Local Residents Help - Pete Pearson and the Clean City Committee are encouraging all citizens in Homer to make every effort to clean in front of their residence and the street during the week of November 4 - 10 so the Town can make a good impression at the Sesquicentennial Celebration on Saturday, November 11.   Annual Christmas Parade Set For December 9 - The Annual Christmas Parade will be held Saturday, December 9, in conjunction with the Christmas festival. Anyone interested in participating can contact Delores Leggett at 927-9675 or 927-3360 after 5.   Cattleman's Association To Meet Thurs. November 9 - The Claiborne Parish Cattleman's Association quarterly meeting will be held Thursday, November 9 at 6:30 PM at the Fair Barn in Haynesville. Shaad Stevison, Territory Manage with Fort Dodge Animal Health, will discuss beef health products and will sponsor the meal for the evening. All parish cattlemen are invited.   Clothes, Etc. Is Collecting Coats For Needy Children - Clothes, Etc. on the square in Homer is collecting coats for needy children and adults in the Homer area. Anyone wishing to help can donate their old coats by taking them to Clothes, Etc. located at 500 East Main on the east side of the Courthouse Square between 8:30 AM and noon on Tuesdays and Saturdays.   Filled Christmas Shoeboxes Must Be Turned In Nov. 13 - Local residents need to turn in their Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes before November 13. Several local churches are collecting boxes and Immanuel Word Center will be delivering the boxes to the regional collection site in Magnolia on November 14. For more information, call the First Baptist Church at 927-3596, Betty Palmer at 927-3767 or Immanuel Word Center at 927-9080. Claiborne Academy FCA To Honor Local Veterans The Claiborne Academy Fellowship of Christian Athletes will host its annual Veterans' Day observance Friday, November 10. All veterans are invited to the program at 11 AM in the gym followed by lunch for veterans and spouses. Call 927-2747 or Ed Watson at 927-6957 if you can attend.   Northwest Tech Announces Winter Class Offerings - Northwest Tech "Red Davis" Campus will begin their winter term with registration on November 13. Class scheduling began October 16 and will be on a first come, first serve basis. Entrants must take the TABE exam, given every Wednesday at 8 AM, prior to registration and must pay tuition by November 13, For more info, call 927-2034.   Homer Memorial Hospital To Host Diabetes Seminar - November is National Diabetes Month. On Tuesday, November 14 at 6:30 PM, the Homer Memorial Hospital will host an informational seminar in the hospital conference room addressing signs and symptoms of diabetes and diabetic foot care. This meeting is free of charge and open to the public.   Cabins Available For Rent On Lake Claiborne January 3 - Ten new vacation cabins will be available for overnight guests at Lake Claiborne State Park beginning Wednesday, January 3. The Office of State Parks will begin taking reservations for the cabins Monday, Oct. 9 at 1-877-CAMP-N-LA central reservation line (or 1-877-226-7652).   Homer Chamber To Give Away $500 Christmas Cash - The Homer Chamber of Commerce is once again giving away Christmas Cash!. The $500 prize will be given away December 20 at noon at the Chamber office located in the Ford Museum. Tickets are $1 and can be purchased at the Chamber office or from any board member.   Homer High School Centennial 2000 Cookbooks On Sale - The Homer High School Centennial 2000 Cookbooks are now available for $14 at Ellen's on the Square and all area banks--First Guaranty, First Woodlands, Hibernia and Regions, or by calling Bill or Denice Owens at 927-3939. The cookbook includes 100 years of history, spirit, tradition and favorite recipes of Homer High School students, faculty, staff, alumni, and supporters.   American Legion Waller-Bond Post 161 To Dedicate Memorial - This Veteran's Day, November 11, 2000 at 9:30 AM, American Legion Post 161 of Haynesville will dedicate a Memorial Wall to veterans of WWI, WWII, Korean Conflict, Vietnam, Lebanon/Granada, Kosovo, Bosnia, the American Revolution, the War of 1812, the Civil War and the Persian Gulf War. Applications are being accepted with a $25 fee to cover the cost of the stainless steel plate and engraving. For more information, call Ralph Lowe at 624-1811 or Wilber Lewis at 624-0955, or write to The American Legion, P.O. Box 648, Haynesville, LA 71038.   Grief Support Group Meets 1st And 3rd Mondays - The Grief Support Group meets every 1st and 3rd Monday at 6 PM at the Homer Memorial Hospital Conference Room. The Group is open to anyone experiencing grief over a recent or past loss. For more info, call Toni Camp at 371-1140 or Kaye Spring at 927-2024.   Smoke Detectors For The Elderly Offered through TRIAD - TRIAD of Claiborne wants all seniors age 65 and above, to have a smoke detector. You may also qualify if you're disabled. Having a smoke detector can mean the difference of life or death. Smoke detectors are available without charge. If you don't have a smoke detector, call Alf Pike at 927-2011 or 927-3296.   Chartered Bus To Travel To GSU Homecoming Nov. 4 - A chartered bus will be taking fans, alumni, and family to the Grambling State University Homecoming Game on Saturday, November 4. For more information, call Jessica Dunn at 927-2157.   D.A.R.T. In Homer Every Thursday From 9-12 AM - D.A.R.T. of Lincoln is committed to ending domestic violence by providing shelter, legal assistance and counseling. Representatives are in Homer every Thursday from 9 AM to 12 PM. For more info call (800) 281-7885 or the 24-Hour Crisis Line at (318) 251-2255.				4th Annual Athens Country Festival Set For November 4 - Athens will host their 4th Annual Country Festival on Saturday, November 4, with lots of arts, crafts, and collectibles--old and new. Food booths will be selling hamburgers, hot dogs, snow cones, bar-b-que, cotton candy, etc. A $10 entry fee will enter you in the domino tournament. Plenty of fun for the whole family. For more information, call (318) 258-3123 during the day or (318) 258-3092 at night.   Old Mt. Lebanon Day & Chili Cook-Off November 4 - Old Mt. Lebanon Day & Chili Cook-Off will take place Saturday, November 4, beginning around 11:30 AM, when The Country Store opens. Activities will include something for the entire family and will be held at Stagecoach Trail Museum located at the busy intersection of Highways 154, 517, and Stagecoach Trail, 3 miles south of Gibsland.   Annual Christmas Festival In Homer Set For Saturday, December 9 - Chairman Buddy Pixley met August 23 with the several interested persons to begin making plans for this year's Christmas Festival planned for Saturday, December 9. The Committee discussed plans for the parade, entertainment, food booths, and possibly a Christmas Decoration contest. As done in the past, members discussed allowing various groups--marching bands, cheerleaders, dance lines, twirling groups, etc--to compete for trophies prior to the parade. The Festival will also include all-day entertainment and a variety of food booths.   Local Boy Scout Troop 72 To Host Chili Cook-Off December 9 - Local Troop 72 to host the first annual North Louisiana Championship Boy Scout Chili Challenge on December 9, 8 AM-12 noon and is looking for sponsors and entries. Entry fees are $17. Sponsorships range from $100-$1000. For more info on sponsors or to obtain an cooking entry form, call Scoutmaster and Cook-Off Chairman Wayne Hatfield. at (318) 927-2961 or 927-9420, or email at ice@homerla.com.   Bridges To Speak At LSU AgCenter Water Meeting - Robin Bridges will be the guest speaker at an informational Tuesday, November 28, 6:30 - 7:30 PM at the Homer Fire Station. Bridges will be speaking on the present situation with the Sparta Aquifer and discuss ways to improve the source water through conservation and by developing partnerships and collaboration, such as what Webster Parish has done through their parishwide water management district.   Homer Elementary To Hold Book Fair In November - Homer Elementary will hold a Scholastic Book Fair November 1, 2, 3, and 6 from 10 AM-1 PM each day. Admission is free. The latest works by popular authors and illustrators will be on sale. Proceeds will help generate funds for important school projects. For more info, call 927-2393.   Homer Council, Police Jury, School Board Meet Next Week - The Homer Town Council will meet Monday, November 6 at 6 PM in the Council Chambers. The Claiborne Parish Police Jury will meet Wednesday, November 8 and Thursday, November 9 in their board room. The Claiborne Parish School Board will meet Thursday, November 9 at 7 PM, following the work session at 6 PM.   Boys &Girls Club Holds Parish Basketball League - The Claiborne Boys and Girls Club is sponsoring a parishwide basketball league for children ages 6-12. Forms are available at all schools in Claiborne Parish and at the Club located on Lyons Hill Road. For more info, call 927-2718.   Seven Historic Sites To Be Featured On "Tour Of Homes" - Seven historic sites will be featured on the "Tour of Homes" scheduled for Saturday, November 25 from 1-5 PM. Tickets are $10 and include the Tatum house (David Newell law office), the Thomas E. Talley house, Trinity Southern Methodist Church, the Dr. and Mrs. Edwin B. Moss house, the Thomas-Woodall house, the Tinsley Farm, and the Arlington House. For tickets, call Virginia Furlow at 927-6679 or Chloe Ellen Watson at 927-6957.   Religious Folklife Traditions in Claiborne Parish - Herbert S. Ford Memorial Museum invites you to view the museum's newest exhibit which examines Religious Folklife Traditions in Claiborne Parish.   American Legion &Auxiliary Looking For Historical Info - American Legion Post 73 is looking for information on the history of Post #73 and Auxiliary Unit #73, particularly a copy of the charter application dated September 3, 1919 with names. Presently, the Post has a listing of Post Commanders and Adjutants from 1919-1986, a list of Auxiliary members with no date (possibly 1920-30) and another dated 1990-1991. Anyone with information is asked to contact Post Commander Robert Moore at 927-6301 or Adjutant Carol Jones at 927-3549. Jones will gladly provide copies of the above list to anyone who is interested.   Country, Bluegrass, Gospel Music Every Friday In Homer - Every Friday night in downtown Homer, amateur musicians from all over the Ark-La-Tex meet at the Homer Fire Station to enjoy a little country, bluegrass, gospel, and fellowship. Anyone is welcome to join in, or just sit back and enjoy. For more information, call Ed Dettenheim at 927-5253 or Jerry Brown at 927-3792.  «Full Story»   Attention: Girls, Grades 1-6 Invited To Join Girl Scouts - Girl Scouts of American Troop 344 invite all girls in grades 1-6 to "Where Girls Grow Strong," the first meeting was held Monday, Sept. 18 in the Youth Dept. of First Baptist Church, Homer. For more info call Melissa Smith at 927-4585 or Stacey Hollenshead at 927-4601. Annual dues are $27.   Claiborne One Site Additions Under Construction! - The complete Community Service Directory originally produced by The Family First Coalition will be presented online. Information covered includes: Educational Programs & Resources, Hotlines, Health & Medical Resources, Social & Community Programs, Clubs & Organizations, Related Internet Resources and much more. Portions are now online with additions monthly.      The Internet Multi-Search page searches/opens up to six sites with one entry. A variety of links are planned: Search Engines, Meta-Search Engines, International News, Online Newspapers, News/Discussion Groups, Sports News, Software, General Entertainment, Acceptable Sites for Teens, Kids/Educational, Travel, Job Search, Financial/Stock Market News, Online Shopping, as well as Clip Art, HTML and Javascript Repositories. Many links are now online with more coming monthly!   Claiborne Parish School District Web Site is Now Under Construction - Developed and maintained by The Claiborne Parish School Board, the Claiborne Parish School District Web Site will provide information on our School District, Central Office Staff, Parish Schools, Parent/Teacher Resources, a parish-wide Educator Email Directory, Area Technology Developements, and an Employment Opportunity Listing with an online application for employment in the Claiborne Parish School System.
Enter a City or US Zip: